Catecholamines, Fractionated, 24-Hour Urine

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CATECHOLAMINES, FRACTIONATED, 24-HOUR URINE
Test Code:S502	Specimen Collection:Urine
Component: Total Volume (mL) Epinephrine Norepinephrine Total Catechol (Nor + Epi) Dopamine Creatinine, 24-Hour Urine	Method: Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography, Electrochemical Detection, Kinetic Alkaline Picrate
Collection Notes:The 24-hour urine is to be collected with 25 mL of 6N HCl to maintain pH below 3. Record the 24-hour urine volume on test request form and on the urine vial. Specimen may be transported at room temperature.
Clinical Utility:The measurement of circulating catecholamines is useful in the diagnosis of catecholamine secreting tumors associated with hypertension.
CPT Code:82384, 82570	Testing Location:Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE Temperature: 24-Hour Urine with HCl (10 mL) Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 30 Days Frozen 49 Days

CATECHOLAMINES, FRACTIONATED, 24-HOUR URINE